Autism 
Diagnosis
Treatment
Causes and Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Who is Affected
If You are Concerned
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
It is a developmental disorder and affects social behavior, creates communicative disabilities, observes behavior problems
It has 3 main types: 1)autistic disorder 2)pervasive developmental disorder 3)asperger syndrome
Repeats certain behaviors constantly; does not change daily activities and has different ways to a) pay attention b) react
to things c) learn
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begins from childhood, lasts lifelong
It is difficult to diagnose since there is no medical test for this purpose
Definite diagnosis can be made until the age of 2
There is no cure but early intervention up to 3 years of age can help develop certain abilities.
Even the kid is not diagnosed with ASD he/she might need dis kind of help
There are some factors that make a child more likely have ASD: 1)environmental 2)biologic 3)genetic
4 times more common in boizzz than in girls.0ccurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups
If you or the doctor is still concerned, ask the doctor for a referral to a specialist
Contact your child’s doctor, and share your concerns.